Service difficulty report · Blade · Bell 427

Difficulty date
May 20, 2005
Submitted
July 11, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 427
Engine
Pwc PW207D
Part
Blade
Part number
4270160010
Condition
Damaged
Location
Tail Rotor
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) 427 TAIL ROTOR BLADE SKIN SEPARATION. AFT OF LEADING EDGE NEAR THE TIP OF THE BLADE ON APPROX. 2 SQ. IN. OUTBOARD SIDE.

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